I've been working hard this last year trying to launch a new product - to bring the creative program we teach in our Seattle-based Schools into a new online format - so kids anywhere can take high quality drawing classes right from home.

I'm trying to raise $30,000 in order to complete filming and editing so we can launch in the spring. We're using a funding platform called "Kickstarter" (http://kck.st/TKE3QD) that makes it easy for people to become a "Backer" of a creative project by "pre-ordering" products before they are ready.

We're almost half-way towards or goal, but only have FOUR days left!!

If you like the sound of awesome art classes for your kids at home - please watch my Kickstarter video. If this is something you'd like for your kids - I'd love to have you join us as a Backer. A pledge of $150 will pre-purchase both the Beginner and Intermediate programs. A pledge of $75 will pre-purchase the Beginner programs. With both pledges, I'll give immediate access to our three prototype videos also - so you can take class at home tonight!

We need 100 more Backers at the $150 level to reach our goal. If we do make the goal - I'll have the programs fully produced and available in the Spring.

As a exclusive treat just for this Creative Kids community I'd like to give you all our first prototype lesson for FREE. You can signup at http://www.thriveart.com/signup and use the invite code 'creativekids' to access the private members area. I hope you'll check out the lesson and love it enough to become a Backer and help make this happen!

Thanks for listening and for sharing with friends to helping me reach more parents.

Thought you might find useful this excerpt from our "Parent Tips" videos that talks about how to create a supportive emotional environment for your child so they can work through any times of discomfort of not being happy with their artwork. ﻿

Hi Parents! Hope to see you and your creative kids at 2pm PST TODAY for a FREE online art class. We'll be using Google+ Hangouts on air to broadcast live. All participants will get a surprise gift also - so come see what it is... Please pre-register with the link below and I'll see you in class!

Thought you might find useful this excerpt from our "Parent Tips" videos that talks about how to create a supportive emotional environment for your child so they can work through any times of discomfort of not being happy with their artwork.

Hope to see you in our free art class at 2pm PST TODAY. I'll be using Google+ Hangouts on air to broadcast live. If you haven't used Google+ hangouts before to reach your audience - you should check it out - it's an amazing tool. This will be my first - so hopefully it goes smooth....

+Theresa Harris I love the hangouts too. And it is awesome to be able to catch up later if it wasn't a good time to attend. The pause function on videos is good for my life right now! And so is watching in the middle of the night when everyone is in bed.﻿

Hi Parents! Hope to see you and your kiddo at 2pm PST TODAY for a FREE online art class. We'll be using Google+ Hangouts on air to broadcast live. Please pre-register with the link below and I'll see you in class! All participants will get a surprise gift also - so come see what it is!

She has two schools located in Seattle and her love of art is closely linked with its potential for confidence building and empowerment. With a Masters in Teaching from the University of Washington, Theresa launched Thrive Art Online after a successful Kickstarter campaign where she raised over $30,000 from supporters all around the world.

Since founding Thrive, Theresa has become a proud mom of two boys. The experience has only deepened her love of the school: "Now more than ever I appreciate parents' desire to provide their kids with valuable learning experiences. I'm so happy that Thrive can be a part of that."